Removing the top of a SYS3 Tool Box

[ghhsolutions]

Has anyone removed the top of a SYS3 Tool Box? I need a 187 height version but they only sell a 137 and 237. My plan is to take the top off my 137 and swap with the lid of a normal SYS3 187. I can see that the "hinge side" pins will just pop out but those on the front side are an unknown and I don't want to destroy it.

 

[woodferret]

see further down this forum topic for
https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/festool-and-tanos-systainers/how-to-disassemble-sys3-toolboxes/

I'd probably put some tape around the pliers when pulling the pins.

 

[ghhsolutions]

That's great. Thanks.

 

[imdking]

Can you post pictures of the removal when you do it? And the finished product?
Thanks.

 

[ghhsolutions]

Can you post pictures of the removal when you do it? And the finished product?
Thanks.

Will do. The SYS3 187 should arrive in a few days.

 

[Systainer.Store]

This is an interesting idea.  I hadn't thought to look deep enough if this mod could be done.  Wouldn't be surprised if it can!

-Sys Tim

 

[ghhsolutions]

I have successfully removed the top of the SYS3 Tool Box. I didn't have a set of suitable pliers to pull out the front pins so I took a different approach. The attached photo should explain it. 3mm hole drilled in the end of the pin, screw in a nice long screw by a couple of threads, place a pair of pliers under the screw head and one good tap with a hammer pops out the pin. The rear edge hinge pins are just accessible enough to be able to pop out with a hammer blow to their rear. You need to pop the T-Loc off as it doesn't rotate fully and then "opening" the lid pops the rear centre connection/hinge thing. The fixed front handle prises out with a screwdriver inserted as per the second photo. The new SYS3 187 arrives tomorrow so I'll let you know how the transfer goes.

 

[ghhsolutions]

The transformation is complete. Removing the lid from the SYS3 187 needs nothing more than knocking out the hinge pins from the inside and fitting the tool box lid is a simple re-assembly. Removing the folding front handle from the 187 is easy to do with a gentle pry at the side with a screwdriver and re-fitting is just clicking it back into place. I now have a 187 Tool Box which is a much more useful depth than the donor 137 and fits in the storage space I have that was too small for a 237.[attachimg=1]

 

[Systainer.Store]

Nice work!  Way to work outside the (tool)box?  Or is it inside the box?  I don't know, but I'm glad you took the plunge, built what you needed and shared the process here.  Thank you.

 

[semenza]

Great way to create a new size(s) !  [thumbs up]

Seth

 

[imdking]

Thank you [member=74486]ghhsolutions[/member]. Congratulations.